Pat, an Insurance Executive, Contributed $1,000,000 to the Reelection Campaign

question 845

Multiple Choice

Pat, an insurance executive, contributed $1,000,000 to the reelection campaign of Governor Stephens, in hopes that Stephens will appoint her to a coveted position on the State Board of Insurance. How much of the contribution can Pat deduct?

• A) $100,000
• B) $1,000,000
• C) $0
• D) $500,000

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